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AK55 AAF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,809 mi
Last recorded111,809 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,809 miles

rear pads close to limit, n/s/r shocker damp, o/s/f cv boot slight seepage

Pass 5 May 2018 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2018 100,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays & Engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 85,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,580 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Nearside front side light dull

Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,580 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Nearside front side light dull

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,606 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AK55 AAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK55 AAF registered?

AK55 AAF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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